Why We Do What We Do (PDF Sermon Text) Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 10:31 Introduction In this sermon series about making peace, we are learning some things about having peace and making peace. God wants us to have peace. He also wants us to make peace with others, or as Jesus put it, to be …
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Are We Defeating Ourselves? (1 Corinthians 6:1–11)
Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Are We Defeating Ourselves? (MP3) Are We Defeating Ourselves? (Sermon Text) Introduction This message was going to be a different one. The essence of it is still the same, but I wanted to focus on how we should handle disagreements and conflicts. We addressed this a couple of weeks ago …
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How May I Help You? (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)
Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 How May I Help You? (MP3) How May I Help You? (Sermon Text) Introduction Last week, we had the special privilege of the younger people in our congregation leading us in worship. We were so blessed to have the youth in this congregation using their gifts and willingly leading us …
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Why Are You Here? (1 Corinthians 12:12–27)
Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12–27 Why Are You Here? (MP3) Why Are You Here? (Sermon Text) Introduction Why are you here? Some of you come to church on Sunday to be with other like minded Christians. You want that fellowship with others. Some of you come to church because you want to hear good music …
What The Resurrection Means (1 Corinthians 15:1-5, 12-22)
What the Resurrection Means Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-5, 12-22 What the Resurrection Means (Audio) What the Resurrection Means (PDF) Introduction Happy Resurrection Sunday! Today is a special day in the life of the Church. This is a day we set aside to celebrate a significant historical event that impacts everyone. The hope of mankind …
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Abounding in the Work of the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:50-58)
Abounding in the Work of the Lord Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Abounding in the Work of the Lord (Audio Recording) Abounding in the Work of the Lord (PDF) Introduction We have been looking at the letter of First Corinthians for the past couple of months. Today’s message will be the last in this series …
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Orderly Worship (1 Corinthians 14:26-40)
Orderly Worship Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 14:26–40 Orderly Worship (Audio Recording) Orderly Worship (PDF) What is the value of having order in things? Why not just let every person do what he or she wants? Order in most, if not all, things helps accomplish the goal of a thing. Consider a courtroom. What if there …
A More Excellent Way (1 Corinthians 13)
A More Excellent Way Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 12:31–14:1 A More Excellent Way (Audio Recording) A More Excellent Way (PDF) Tina Turner released a song in the 1980s called What’s Love Got to Do with It. In that song she mentioned that love is just a second hand emotion and an old fashioned notion. Maybe …
The Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12–31)
The Body of Christ Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12–31 The Body of Christ (Audio Recording) The Body of Christ (PDF) How would you describe the church? What word or phrase would you use? If we were talking about the church building we might use words like, the house of God or God's sanctuary. But we …
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The Lord’s Supper (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)
The Lord’s Supper Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 The Lords Supper (Audio Recording) The Lords Supper (PDF) Today is a special day in the life of the church. Today, we are going to enjoy a meal together. Right after the worship service, we will gather together in the fellowship hall and enjoy a good meal …
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